New whitepaper explores how to identify and mitigate fire risks for flat roofs functioning as additional social or practical spaces of a building, including for solar installations.
Obexion SR2 Security Shutters from Secured by Design member company Charter Global have been chosen as one of the security solutions for the new Santander campus at Unity Place.
In the dynamic construction industry landscape, staying ahead means more than keeping up with technological advancements and regulatory changes – it also involves evolving insurance strategies, says Clarke Williams.
Glyn Thomas, managing director of Building Consents, compares the scrutiny and accountability required in building safety compliance meetings to a harrowing scene from the movie ‘Marathon Man,’ emphasising the need for evidence and clear communication to ensure safety.
In light of the recent Future Buildings Standard consultation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on the Parliament to prioritise the implementation of Class A building controls in both new and existing non-domestic buildings throughout the UK.
On the seventh anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, Quelfire looks back at the changes brought about in the built environment as a result of the tragedy- and looks to the future.
PBC Today sat down with Residential Fire Protection Limited to discuss how the company has evolved from a small family-owned business to a leading sprinkler provider and a trusted name in fire safety.
FSi Promat has launched a new white paper highlighting the impact dynamic movement can have on the effectiveness of penetration seals for fire stopping.
Hertfordshire Building Control explores the development, adoption, and application of their Gold Guide for thermal insulation standards in building regulations
David Marsden, property litigator partner at Freeths LLP, assesses the question of liability in the Building Safety Act, and what developers and building owners should be aware of.
As a date is set for the publication of the phase 2 report on the Grenfell Tower fire for 4th September, Metropolitan Police have confirmed they do not expect to begin prosecutions until 2027 at the earliest.
When it comes to engineering, something as small as fixings can often be the most vital part of the biggest projects, as Dr Alastair Soane, principal consultant of CROSS-UK, and Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) explains.
Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, has called on the government to provide more clarity on its plans to adapt the UK’s buildings to heatwaves.
Building the RUH Dyson Cancer Centre posed unique firestopping challenges. Learn how Quelfire worked closely with the main contractor and firestopping experts to navigate these issues, ensuring the highest safety standards.
